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Jim Webb: “This military buildup on Guam is viewed as permanently anchoring the U.S. in the region, and cementing our resident…”

On the recordJuly 14, 2009
This military buildup on Guam is viewed as permanently anchoring the U.S. in the region, and cementing our resident power status.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Webb emphasizes the significance of the military presence in Guam for U.S. stability in the region.

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